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NRLA Connect Community – Your forum just got a major upgrade

The NRLA has unveiled a new forum for its members, one that is more interactive and will help you to connect with each other

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/09/2025
NRLA Connect Community – Your forum just got a major upgrade

Course of the Month - Trauma Induced Hoarding for Housing Professionals

This month's top course looks at trauma induced hoarding and the wide range of factors behind it and how best to approach a tenant who has it

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/09/2025
Course of the Month - Trauma Induced Hoarding for Housing Professionals

Pets and Renters' Rights – the NRLA invites you to learn more

The NRLA is putting on a couple of webnars this month, as we aim to give our members as much inforation about the renters' right bill

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 04/09/2025
Pets and Renters' Rights – the NRLA invites you to learn more

Budget date confirmed for late November as landlords await tax clarity

The Budget wlll take place on 26th November, with Rachel Reeves admitting the economy is not where she wants it to be, as fears grow about potential tax rises that could hit landlord finances.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 03/09/2025
Budget date confirmed for late November as landlords await tax clarity

The Autumn Budget - what’s really going on?

With the rumour mill running overtime ahead of the Autumn Budget our chief policy officer Chris Norris looks behind the headlines to outline how the plethora of proposed tax changes could impact the private rented sector – and the likelihood of change.

Industry News Chris Norris 29/08/2025
The Autumn Budget - what’s really going on?

Your training and events for September

September means back to school for many of us and is the perfect time to think about all your training needs. Why not sign up for one of the 30 plus courses on offer, or attend one of the many online and in person events being held across the country next month.

Industry News Sanjeev Shetty 29/08/2025
Your training and events for September

NRLA podcast: Selling with tenants in situ and the new Decent Homes Standard

Selling with tenants in situ is becoming increasingly popular according to new NRLA partner Landlord Property Exchange (LPE) and this month NRLA CEO Ben Beadle and Richard Blanco look at the pros and cons of this approach. Environmental health specialist Alan Davies also joins the show to discuss Government proposals for a new Decent Homes Standard for the private rented sector.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 27/08/2025
NRLA podcast: Selling with tenants in situ and the new Decent Homes Standard

New PRS database – landlord testers needed

Landlords in Birmingham, Gateshead and Nottingham are being asked to volunteer for a pilot scheme testing out the new landlord database, set to be introduced under the new Renters' Rights Bill.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 28/08/2025
New PRS database – landlord testers needed

Treasury's National Insurance plan would hit renters in the pocket

Increasing tax on landlords by applying National Insurance  to rental income are amongst Treasury plans ahead of the budget, according to reports in The Times today. The change, we argue, would lead to an inevitable increase in rents, hitting the very households the Government wants to protect.

Industry News Sally Walmsley 28/08/2025
Treasury's National Insurance plan would hit renters in the pocket

Your licensing update for September

This month, we hear about schemes in various parts of London, Thurrock and Southampton, as well as other parts of the country

Industry News Samantha Watkin 27/08/2025
Your licensing update for September